Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult

This code indicates an adult patient has a Body Mass Index (BMI) falling within the range of 27.0 to 27.9 kg/m². This BMI range is generally classified as overweight, representing a weight higher than what is considered healthy for a given height.

This code is appropriate for documenting an adult patient's BMI when it falls within the specified overweight range. It is often used in conjunction with other codes for conditions related to or exacerbated by excess weight, such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or type 2 diabetes.

• Always ensure the patient is an adult (18 years or older) when using this code.
• Do not code BMI from provider documentation alone; it must be calculated from documented height and weight measurements.
• This code should be sequenced after the primary diagnosis for the encounter, unless the reason for the encounter is specifically for weight management or counseling related to overweight status.